Epigraph:
There should be no compulsion in religion. Surely, right has become distinct from wrong; so whosoever refuses to be led by those who transgress, and believes in Allah, has surely grasped a strong handle which knows no breaking. And Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing. (Al Quran 2:257)
Eiffel Tower: The most recognized landmark of France
Lead post collected by Chaudhry Maqsood ur Rehman , France
French Prison ordered to serve Halal Meals
Source: France 24 By Sam Ball A prison in France has been ordered to make halal meals available to its Muslim inmates in a landmark legal ruling. The administrative tribunal in Grenoble in…
West Birmingham Mosque Opens doors for Public
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The Iranian puzzle ? – by URI AVNERY
THE greatest danger to Israel is not the putative Iranian nuclear bomb. The greatest danger is the stupidity of our leaders. This is not a uniquely Israeli phenomenon. A great…
Jambi back to normal after eviction of Ahmadis
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Anonymous Utah Muslim promises $100k donation to typhoon victims
SALT LAKE CITY — An anonymous donor from the Muslim community of Salt Lake City has pledged to donate up to $100,000 in matching funds to help victims of the…
Masterpiece of medieval Armenia restored – Church restored by Muslim ruler
Perched spectacularly amid thickly forested mountains about 100 kilometres northeast of Yerevan, Haghartsin monastery is a masterpiece of medieval Armenian ecclesiastical architecture. Founded in the tenth century, the monastery –…
Stories of life, death and faith: ‘To Heaven and Back’
CNN: By Randi Kaye and Chelsea J. Carter – One woman is under water and without oxygen for 30 minutes after a kayaking accident. Another has end-stage cancer. A teenage boy…
A Muslim perspective on Thanksgiving: PennLive letters
Source: pennlive.com | NADIA AHMAD, Harrisburg Thanksgiving is celebrated in many parts of the world. The dates and rituals may vary from country to country but the basic idea of giving thanks to the…
A Brief History of the Bible (New Testament)
Source: doublescorpion.hubpages.com The Holy Bible, the foundation of the Christian Religious Faith. There is about one-third of the world’s population who follow the Christian faith and the bible. If you…
An All Religion Sermon: Be a hero
Source: staugustine.com In the New Testament book of Acts, Jesus is reported to have spoken these words: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Jesus understood that to sacrifice…
London: Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association gives chocolates to sick children
Source: getwestlondon.co.uk Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association Hounslow present chocolates to youngsters at West Middlesex Hospital A MUSLIM group gave youngsters at West Middlesex Hospital an early Christmas present as it delivered…
Germany: Asylum Policy: New Coalition Cements Status Quo for Refugees – An Analysis by Maximilian Popp
German politicians claim Berlin’s new government coalition agreement will offer progress on asylum policies. In truth the policies solidify the status quo and ignore the most important issues. The migration-policy…
Breaking down Jewish-Christian relations: Vanderbilt professor to speak at free event
Source: gastongazette.com On Dec. 5, Dr. Amy-Jill Levine will bring her expertise to Unity Place in Gastonia to speak on “Jesus, Judaism and Jewish-Christian Relations.” The free public lecture is one of…
Durham Cathedral gets £3.9m lottery grant to show off treasures
Source: thejournal.co.uk Durham Cathedral will unveil its hidden treasures thanks to a £3.9m grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund The hidden treasures of Durham Cathedral will be revealed to a world…
A Reminder through Hadees-e-Nabwi (saw) – Help Syrian Refugees – Worst Crisis in a Generation
Source: onislam.net A recent report in the NY Times described the Syrian refugee crisis as the most dire in a generation. According to the report, the Syrians predicament is even worse…
Islamic charities, the domestic victims of the war on terror
Dr Sarah Marusek Friday, 29 November 2013 15:15 Dr Sarah MarusekIt has now been five years since the sentencing of the Holy Land Five: Muslim-American humanitarians who were falsely convicted…
eDigest: ‘Separation of Church and State to remain Intact’ – Russian Patriarch
Epigraph: There should be no compulsion in religion. Surely, right has become distinct from wrong; so whosoever refuses to be led by those who transgress, and believes in Allah, has…
Obama calls Saudi King over Iran: White House
Source: China Daily WASHINGTON – US President Barack Obama on Wednesday called King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia to discuss the negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program, as…
Western Education vs. Eastern Education, Part 2
Source: China Daily blogs By Michael Murphy It’s been some time ago that I wrote about the many differences between Western and Eastern Education. It has become far more interesting the…
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